The Friends of the Dexter District Library will host a used book sale today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library's lower level. Prices range from 25 cents to $2. There is also a selection of various priced Valentine gift books and video cassette tapes available. All proceeds benefit the library.

By Cathy Jurich On Aug. 13, the Dexter District Library wrapped up another successful summer reading program, attracting a record number of families to the library. This summer almost 1,300 Dexter area children and teens participated in the programs “Dream Big Read” and “Own the Night” which encouraged everyone to continue reading throughout the summer. When the program began in June, children ages 12 and under set a goal for the number of books or amount of time they would read during the summer while teenagers were asked to read three hours per week for seven weeks. Every week children …

Calling all adults, teens and children. The Dexter District Library has a wide variety of interesting and entertaining programs lined up to help you fill your summer days. Summer is one of the busiest times around the library, and everyone is invited to join our summer reading programs. Read for fun all summer and enter our grand prize drawing for some amazing prizes. Summer is a great time to read for pleasure or pick up that book you have been meaning to read, and the library’s programs and events are there to help you enjoy the upcoming warm,sunny days. This year’s children’s program …

Spring Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers will begin at the Dexter District Library on March 26 and run through May 17. Parents or caregivers of children may register in person at the library or by calling 426-4477. Space is limited, so registration will be on a first come first served basis. Registration began on Monday. Parents are encouraged to register their child early as sessions fill up quickly. Priority registration will be given to residents of the library’s service district.Children 18 months to age 3 may sign up for one toddler storytime. Toddler storytimes are held on …

The Wildlife Safari Company of Canton will present a one-hour AustralianOutback Adventure for children of all ages at the Dexter District Library on Friday. Join Nelson “The Animal Guy” for an interactive, educational program introducing live Australian animals at 11 a.m. Wildlife Safari has been providing safe and entertaining natural science programs for school children for 20 years. The program will involve brief informational presentations followed by an introduction of each animal. Learn about the habitats, eating habits and survival techniques of kangaroos, kookaburras and other …

Since his death, many artists and politicians have sought to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Nov. 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law. Less than three years later, on Jan. 20, 1986, the first official Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday was observed in the District of Columbia and 27 states, including Michigan. And today, Americans everywhere will celebrate the 26th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a federal holiday. Dexter Community Schools are closed today, as well as the Dexter Village Offices. Today is a perfect …

Winter storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers will begin at the Dexter District Library on Jan. 16 and run through March 8. Parents or caregivers of children may register in person at the library or by calling 426-4477. Space is limited so registration will be on a first come first served basis.Children 18 months to 3 years may sign up for toddler storytimes on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Children 3 to 5 may sign up for preschool storytimes on Mondays or Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 1 p.m. A combined toddler/preschool storytime is offered on Wednesdays…

Whether it’s hardback, paperback, or digital, reading books is a great way to spend the cold winter months. And with 2011 now just a memory, there’s no better time to look back and catch up on some of the Dexter District Library's most popular books. Books for adults 1. "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett The story is about African American maids working in white households in Jackson, MS. during the early 1960s. 2. "Sizzling Sixteen" by Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter in Trenton, NJ., has inherited a “lucky” bottle from her Uncle Pip. The problem is, Uncle Pip didn’t specify if …

The Dexter District Library will host a reception and meet and greet with local artists whose quilts are currently on display at the library. The reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. Friday. The public is invited to come and meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments. Artists attending the reception include Jill Ault, Mary Bajcz, Kathleen Campau, Mary Gentry, Sue Holdaway-Heys and Gretchen Jackson. Pieces from the show will be available for purchase. Entertainment will be provided by Dexter area youth musicians. Under the direction of Gordon Darr, these students will provide light …

The Dexter District Library is offering a lineup of fun winter events for children of all ages through December. Come in from the cold and enjoy all the warm programs the library will offer this winter. On Dec. 17, celebrate the holidays with three special programs. A drop-in story and craft for kids will be held at 11 a.m. on the lower level. Children of all ages are invited to listen to and participate in stories and songs about Santa Claus, Jack Frost, winter and the holidays. A simple craft will be offered following the program. Also, at 11 a.m, a teen holiday craft and snack time will be…

The Dexter District Library's eBook collection is now compatible with the Amazon Kindle. Patrons can now download popular and classic eBooks to a Kindle device or any mobile device running the free Kindle app, such as the iPhone, iPad and Android. To get started, visit tln.lib.overdrive.com.Kindle users can browse the library’s collection of bestselling and classic eBooksfrom any computer, check out titles using a library card, and select “Get for Kindle” to deliver eBooks to their Kindle device. Users who enjoy eBooks on Kindle will benefit from Amazon’s Whispersync technology that …

The month of April will be a busy time at Dexter District Library, which has an assortment of programs planned for the entire family. From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, the Friends of the Dexter District Library will host its monthly used book sale. The book sales feature a wide variety of materials, including picture books, books for young readers and books in mystery, science fiction, horror, romance, general fiction, nonfiction and other genres. Prices range from 25 cents for paperbacks to $1 for hardcover books. All proceeds go back into the library. The Dexter Community Orchestra will return …

Since the holidays, the Dexter District Library has seen an increase in the number of people interested in accessing electronic books with e-reader devices.  The Dexter District Library currently has more than 250 patrons who regularly use its download destination service to checkout, download and read e-books on their electronic devices.  The library provides approximately 1,000 e-book titles, but there are some considerations when choosing an e-reader device if you want to use the library's service. Electronic books are in their infancy and the publishers and suppliers of e-books have been…